The Hill from Hell?? Thank you all for taking on the unknown, undisclosed course that is Mango Madness! Our course this year went around the lower Makiki Valley Loop clockwise 2.5 times before it ascended Nahuina Trail to Concrete Hill. Runners had to go up and down 3 times, all the way to the Pillbox. An…
The first man and woman racers to reach the Tantalus Pillbox won the coveted “King and Queen of the Mountain”. This year’s winners were Patrick Duboyce and Eirenee Pospisil. For complete results, photos, and Trailblazer standings, please read on. PS – Waʻahila Wanderer is up next so register soon.
It’s almost time for Mango Madness! 11 days and counting… Since our race is the only one in the series that is undisclosed, we will show a small piece of it… the infamous “Concrete Hill”. Officially known as “Telephone Road”. It’s the most painful, yet most essential part of any Mango Madness! Meet at the…
It takes a village. Especially with a race like this. I need people at the start/finish, to manage an aid station, and days before to help clear and mark trails. The route is new every year, so I also rely on course marshals to move our athletes through the course. I want to thank so many volunteers for their help in pulling it all off.
The race will start/finish at Archie Baker Mini Park. Please be aware that there is construction on the left side of the park. We will set up on the right side, fronting Round Top Drive. There is no course map. The course changes every year and is a secret. Enjoy the adventure and listen to your course marshals. Read on for check-in times and other details.
What: Mango Madness
Date: 5/29/2021
Time: 7am start
Where: Makiki Pumping Station
We hope that you are all well and safe. In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), we ask that you continue to follow the guidelines as described by the CDC and your local health department. HURT is continuing to do the same to assure that our runners, crew, volunteers and spectators, and ultimately our…
The Mango love is amazing. I worry each year people won’t love it as much but it just gets keeps getting stronger. Is it the comfortable in being uncomfortable? Is it the mystery? Is it the volunteers? Is it the vibe? Is it the cool awards? Is it the lei and shave ice for all at…
Mango Madness, that is! Remember, you signed up for this! LOL ???? Race day is Saturday, June 8 with a start time of 7AM. The race is SOLD OUT and there will be no race day signups so if you didn’t get a slot, please come out and volunteer instead! There are 156 runners as…
There’s a little more than a week until the big day! We are holding one last training run on June 1st at 6am. Look for us in the Hawaii Nature Center Parking lot. The run will be a little piece of the course (or is it??) and will be about 6 miles total. See you…
There are three and a half weeks until the Madness begins! Our race is on JUNE 8, 2019 and is SOLD OUT. Sorry, no late entries, refunds, or race transfers. So for the lucky ones who got a space, here are a few key dates… HATS: We’ve decided to go with only trucker hats this…
What a morning! A hard, hilly course was dished out and our racers were up for the challenge! Most were smiling as we were wondering, "Did we make it hard enough?" In all seriousness, the participants were amazing! The volunteers were the BEST around. Motivating runners, helping them throughout the course, and guiding them in…
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